With reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories and epic tales was the profession of who of the following?
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Answer: D. Magadhas were bards whose profession was to memorise and recite chronicles, dynastic histories and epic tales. Sutas played a similar role.
Watch for: The name looks like the Magadha kingdom, so students avoid it.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Wrong because Shramanas were wandering ascetics.
- B. Wrong because Parivrajakas were wandering mendicants.
- C. Wrong because Agraharikas were associated with agrahara land grants.
Source to check: A.L. Basham, The Wonder That Was India; R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past
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